Extra, Extra
By Marcus Gilmer in News on May 5, 2009 11:00PM
Photo by Kymberly Janisch
- Nicole Abusharif was convicted today by a DuPage jury in the death of her former lover, Rebecca Klein; she faces a sentence of up to 60 years.
- State health officials have confirmed 82 cases of the swine flu state-wide.
- An August date has been set as the start for the trial of James Degorski, the latest suspect to face trial in the 1993 Brown's Chicken killings.
- In a tragic development, the death of Alex Arellano has been ruled gang-related; it appears Arellano was attacked by gang members even after he told them he had no gang affiliation.
- Following an attack on a 14-year-old girl last week, Highland Park may seek a ban on pit bulls.
- Rio is accusing Madrid of spying in the competition for the 2016 Summer Olympics. You mean...there are shenanigans afoot and Chicago isn't involved?
- If you're wondering why the cover of this morning's Red Eye looked familiar...
- Bad form, Cardinals fans. Er, not that Cubs fans are much better. [via S-T]